ST-Ericsson “Focusing strongly” on the Windows Phone Platform

Mobile chip maker ST-Ericsson is focusing strongly on the Windows Phone platform, to be ready when Nokia starts ramping up production of WP7 phones, according to Reuters. So far, Microsoft has only allowed use of its software on Qualcomm's chipsets, but ST-Ericsson CEO Gilles Delfassy said that would change. "We expect this situation will not prevail. Now everything has changed. The environment is different. We will be ready when Nokia ramps big volumes." he said in a Reuters interview.

ST-Ericsson, is a joint venture between Sweden's Ericsson (ERICb.ST) and STMicroelectronics (STM.PA) of France and is a key supplier to Nokia, among other major phone makers. There were previous leaks that Nokia was using ST-Ericsson hardware for MeeGo. We will just have to wait and see where Nokia decides to go when they are ready to start producing WP7 phones.